Intel Core i5-10600 vs Intel Core i5-11500

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10600 and Intel Core i5-11500 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10600 is 25% slower and 19% more expensive than Intel Core i5-11500.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-11500
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PRICE£198.88£160.24
CPU MARK1368617107
VALUE69107
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY211263
CORES6 x 3.30 GHz6 x 2.70 GHz
TURBO4.80 GHz4.60 GHz
THREADS29273131
DATEQ2/2020Q2/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10600

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97

Is Intel Core i5-10600 better than Intel Core i5-11500?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10600 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-11500 by 55%.


The Intel Core i5-10600 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 13686. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 211. The Intel Core i5-11500 efficiency score is 263. So, the Intel Core i5-11500 leads by 25%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.